POLKA EUROPEAN MARKET & DELI
3950-6 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 772.692.1112
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sour kraut (60F - Cooling at 10:45 since approximately 6:00 the night before) stored on floor of walk in cooler Per operator food was cooked and placed in walk in cooler at approximately 6pm the night before Food did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bread and soups in walk in cooler Observed raw shell eggs stored over sour kraut and cut lettuce at reach in cooler Removed by operator
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside walk in cooler Removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sour kraut (60F - Cooling at 10:45 since approximately 6:00 the night before) stored on floor of walk in cooler Per operator food was cooked and placed in walk in cooler at approximately 6pm the night before Food did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling See stop sale
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Food stored on floor.
Walk in freezer Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Sep 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed leafy greens and vegetables in direct contact with non food grade "thank you" bags inside walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 containers of sour Kraut at 47F-cold holding inside tall "Pepsi" reach in cooler in kitchen. per operator, food not prepared or portioned today, per operator, items thawed within the last day and operator is not aware of how long items have been left out of them. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 containers of sour Kraut at 47F-cold holding inside tall "Pepsi" reach in cooler in kitchen. per operator, food not prepared or portioned today, per operator, items thawed within the last day and operator is not aware of how long items have been left out of them. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made sour Kraut with no date marking. Per operator, items made approximately 5 days ago on 8/ 28, operator states food was frozen (operator unaware of freeze date), then thawed this morning. Food made more than 24hours ago with no date marking.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Ibuprofen and Neosporin stored over bread slicer at front counter.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pieces of Bread in direct contact with non food grade "thank you" bags in walk in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (47F-cold holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today and the amount of time items have been out of temperature more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (47F-cold holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today and the amount of time items have been out of temperature more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container Milk with no date marking, per operator opened more than 24 hours ago. Operator labeled items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen next to triple sink. operator provided paper towels
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed boxes of glasses stored inside employee bathroom in kitchen hallway.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food items on floor of walk in freezer, at dining hallway.
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front deli counter, mushroom stuffed perogies (46F - Cold Holding); cheese and potatoes stuffed perogies (51F - Cold Holding), operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front deli counter, mushroom stuffed perogies (46F - Cold Holding); cheese and potatoes stuffed perogies (51F - Cold Holding), operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler, pork shoulder (130F - Cooling)@11:05 since 10:30, 102F @11:36. At the current rate, product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator of proper parameters of cooling. Operator placed product into walk in freezer to fascilitate cooling.
Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil stored on floor.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At 78F on bathroom. Hot water faucet not working,
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside of walk-in cooler a deep covered container with Mushroom soup at 11:30am 58F cooling overnight. Per operator product cooling since last night Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling bread with bare hands. Advised employee to wear gloves when handling ready to eat food
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread, raw chicken inside walk-in in freezer. Advised operator to removed item from thank you to go bag
Nonfood-grade towel used for food - direct contact with bread Advised operator to use deli paper
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Several opened boxes with raw fish, raw pork, raw bacon stored above bread inside walk-in in freezer. A container with raw breaded chicken stored above French fries inside reach in freezer on cook line A container with raw pork stored above a container with bread stored inside reach in freezer on storage area by ice machine. Advised operator to stored properly all items
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw pork loin stored above a container with chopped salads inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside front counter display Potato pirogues 51f cold Holding. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside of walk-in cooler a deep covered container with Mushroom soup at 11:30am 58F cooling overnight. Per operator product cooling since last night Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside front counter display Potato pirogues 51f cold Holding. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Observed seating outside of cooler on front counter area Pork shoulder and belly 56F cold Holding Cheesecake 56f cold Holding, Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to inside of cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee hired. Emailed form to operator
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At 78F on bathroom. Hot water faucet not working,
Box with cans of vegetables, bottles of plastic water stored on floor throughout the restaurant.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk opened 10/19/23 lacking date marking, operator labeled
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple slicers have an accumulation of food debris
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -bags of styrofoam hinged trays stored on floor in hallway, operator relocated
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -damp blue wiping cloth stored on the side of the sanitizer bucket
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.